ASUS Japan, Ltd. announces four new products from the ASUS NUC series of compact PCs: ASUS NUC 14 Pro, ASUS NUC 14 Pro+, ASUS NUC 13 Pro, and NUC 13 NUC 13 Pro" and "NUC 13 Rugged " from the "ASUS NUC" series.
ASUS NUC finally lands in Japan
NUC, or Next Unit of Computing, is the generic name for a series of small PCs that Intel has been working on. Based on a motherboard and CPU, these popular products are even smaller than notebooks and other PCs to meet any need.
However, Intel withdrew from the NUC business in October 2023. ASUS, which handles a variety of PC-related parts and devices, has taken over the business. ASUS is not only selling its existing NUC products, but is also eager to develop new products, and the four products announced this time are the first "ASUS NUC" series in Japan.
ASUS NUC 14 Pro
The ASUS NUC 14 Pro is the latest product in the ASUS NUC series, packing the highest performance in its class into a 117mm x 112mm and only 500g. It has an Intel Core Ultra processor for AI processing and up to 96GB of memory. The standard 2.5G Ethernet makes it ideal for use as a thin client terminal. The fact that no tools are required for customization is also a plus.
For detailed specifications, please visit the ASUS NUC 14 Pro product page.
| Overview of specifications | ||
|---|---|---|
| Name | ASUS NUC 14 Pro Kit Slim | ASUS NUC 14 Pro Tall |
| CPU | Intel Core Ultra 7 155H Processor Intel Core Ultra 5 135H Processor Intel Core Ultra 5 125H Processor Intel Core Ultra 3 100U Processor | Intel Core Ultra 7 165H Processor Intel Core Ultra 7 155H Processor Intel Core Ultra 5 135H Processor Intel Core Ultra 5 125H Processor Intel Core 3 100U Intel Core Ultra 7 165H Processor Intel Core Ultra 7 155H Processor Intel Core Ultra 5 135H |
| Graphics | Intel Arc GPU (U7/U5) Intel Graphics (C3) | |
| Memory | SO-DIMM x 2 up to DDR5 5600 8GB to 96GB | |
| Storage | 1 x M.2 2280 PCIe Gen4x4 NVMe SSD Slot supported 1 x M.2 2242 PCIe x4 NVMe SSD Slot supported | 1×M.2 2280 PCIe Gen4x4 NVMe SSD Slot supported 1×M.2 2242 PCIe x4 NVMe SSD Slot supported 1×SATA 2.5in slot for SSD/HDD supported |
| Size (W x D x H) | 117mm x 112mm x 37mm | 117mm x 112mm x 54mm |
| Weight | 480g | 570g |
ASUS NUC 14 Pro+
"ASUS NUC 14 Pro+" is a high-end NUC that supports up to Intel Core Ultra 9. The smart looking aluminum chassis is tool-less and customizable. It is the current top-of-the-line mini-PC.
Detailed specifications can be found on the ASUS NUC 14 Pro+ product page.
| Specifications Overview | |
|---|---|
| Name | ASUS NUC 14 Pro+ |
| CPU | Intel Core Ultra 9 185H Processor Intel Core Ultra 7 155H Processor Intel Core Ultra 5 125H Processor |
| Graphics | Intel Arc GPU |
| Memory | 2 x SO-DIMM up to DDR5 5600 8GB to 96GB |
| Storage | 1×M.2 2280 PCIe Gen4x4 NVMe SSD Slot 1×M.2 2242 PCIe x4 NVMe SSD Slot |
| Size (W x D x H) | 144mm x 112mm x 41mm |
| Weight | 800g |
ASUS NUC 13 Pro
The ASUS NUC 13 Pro is available in 13th generation Intel Core i7, i5, and i3. It supports Windows 11 Pro, Windows 11 Home, Ubuntu 20.4 LTS, and RedHat Enterprise. The small body also features two HDMI 2.1 ports, and together with Thunderbolt 4, the flexibility to create a multi-display environment is an attractive feature.
Detailed specifications can be found on the ASUS NUC 13 Pro product page.
| Specifications Overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Name | NUC 13 Pro Kit Slim | NUC 13 Pro Kit Tall |
| CPU | Intel Core i7-1360P Processor (TDP28W) Intel Core i5-1340P Processor (TDP28W) Intel Core i3-1315U Processor (TDP15W) | |
| Graphics | Intel Iris Xe Graphics (Core i7 & i5) Intel UHD Graphics (i3) | |
| Memory | 2 x SO-DIMM DDR4 2400/2666/3200 MHz compatible, up to 64GB | |
| Storage | 1×M.2 PCIe Gen4 M.2 22x80 (key type M) NVMe only 1×M.2 M.2 22x42 (key type B) | |
| Size (W x D x H) | 117mm x 112mm x 36.81mm | 117mm x 112mm x 54mm |
| Weight | 0.51kg | 0.75kg |
ASUS NUC 13 Rugged
ASUS NUC 13 Rugged, as the name "Rugged" suggests, is a rugged model. It is housed in a rugged, dustproof case with a fanless design, and some kits support external operating temperatures from 0 to 50 degrees Celsius. They are ideal for systems that need to run 24/7.
Detailed specifications can be found on the ASUS NUC 13 Rugged product page.
| Overview of specifications | ||
|---|---|---|
| Name | ASUS NUC13 Rugged Kit Short | ASUS NUC13 Rugged Kit Tall |
| CPU | Intel Processor N50 (TDP 6W) | Intel® Atom x7211E (TDP 6W) Intel Atom x7425E (TDP 12W) |
| Graphics | Intel® UHD Graphics Technology | |
| Memory | SO-DIMM x 1 DDR5 4800 MT/s memory 8GB to 16GB Optional "in-band" ECC support (select models only) | |
| Storage | 64GB eMMC soldered M.2 2280 slot PCIe x2 NVMe SSD x1 M.2 3042 slot (SATA SSD/PCI x1/USB3.2 Gen2) x1 | |
| Size (W x D x H) | 174mm x 108mm x 25.9mm (Built-in heat sink) | 174mm x 108mm x 35.8mm (Built-in heat sink) |